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Mother, brother of 6-year-old Damari Perry indicted on first-degree murder charges; prosecutors could seek life sentences

The mother and adult brother of 6-year-old North Chicago boy Damari Perry have both been charged with first-degree murder by a grand jury and prosecutors could seek life sentences. Damari was laid to rest Tuesday, and on Wednesday a Lake County grand jury returned a 19-count indictment against his older brother, Jeremiah Perry, and his […]

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Judge grants request from Jannie Perry’s attorney for new judge in murder case of 6-year-old North Chicago boy

The judge assigned to Jannie Perry, the woman charged with murdering her 6-year-old son in North Chicago, has been substituted following a request from the woman’s attorney on Thursday. A brief hearing was held Thursday afternoon in front of Lake County Judge Paul Novak. The hearing, which last only a few minutes, was held to […]

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North Chicago woman charged with killing her son discharged from hospital, held in jail on $5 million bond

The North Chicago woman charged with killing her 6-year-old son Damari Perry is being held in jail on a $5 million bond after being released from the hospital on Wednesday. Jannie M. Perry, 38, of North Chicago, was charged last week with first-degree murder, concealment of a homicidal death and obstructing justice. Jannie Perry was […]

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Coroner rules Damari Perry’s death a homicide, says boy was found naked wrapped in bag

The coroner’s office has ruled 6-year-old Damari Perry’s death a homicide and said the boy had bruises and burns on his body. His cause of death was hypothermia. The Lake County, Indiana Coroner’s Office released the information Tuesday following a Monday autopsy. Damari had “scattered ecchymosis on the right leg, extremely cold core temperature, and […]

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‘A failed system’: State rep from Fox Lake calls for investigation into DCFS following death of Damari Perry

Illinois State Representative Tom Weber, based in Fox Lake, has called for an investigation into DCFS policies, laws and leadership following the death of 6-year-old Damari Perry. “The stories of incompetence from DCFS are sadly ever present; the improper removal of well-cared for children like baby girl Bougher, the deaths of AJ Freund and Damari […]

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DCFS investigated report of neglect, abuse involving 6-year-old Damari Perry months before his death

Damari Perry, the North Chicago boy found murdered allegedly by his mother, was placed into foster care with his siblings when he was born, according to DCFS, who said they investigated a report of abuse months before his death. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services had taken four children into custody from Jannie […]